I've been playing a Gibson SG for quite a while now. Although its a great guitar, I'm looking for something new. I'm interested in guitars that are not major brand guitars, like GIbson or Fender.

I think eccentric would be the right word to describe what I want. I definitely want something unordinary but not too ridiculous. Most of the unknown brand guitars that I've checked out either look like knock off strats or they look like parts of a car.

Anyway, I've had my eye on a Collings i35 for a while now. I like the big 335 sound but I still want the grittiness that I'm not sure the Collings can deliver.

I'm open to anything, really. Except if they look like robots or car engines.

I've been playing a Gibson SG for quite a while now. Although its a great guitar, I'm looking for something new. I'm interested in guitars that are not major brand guitars, like GIbson or Fender.

I think eccentric would be the right word to describe what I want. I definitely want something unordinary but not too ridiculous. Most of the unknown brand guitars that I've checked out either look like knock off strats or they look like parts of a car.

Anyway, I've had my eye on a Collings i35 for a while now. I like the big 335 sound but I still want the grittiness that I'm not sure the Collings can deliver.

I'm open to anything, really. Except if they look like robots or car engines.

Maybe an Eastwood? They're kinda out there, but not to extremes. What's your current rig and what sort of sound are you looking for? Because "gritty" means different things to different people.

How much you trying to spend? Warrior Guitars have some beautiful guitars but they'll rack you anywhere from $7000-$30000 The few I have seen are hands down the most beautiful and finely crafted instruments I have ever seen. Beautiful beautiful guitars.

These all look very interesting. I definitely wouldn't consider my music to be "Indie", but I am really fascinated by the types of guitars they play. My style would be more in the blues/jazz/pop and experimental realm...so I'm not sure these guitars would fit into the kind of music I play. I like how the eastwood guitars look, but they sound pretty twangy to me. I guess what I'm looking for is like an es 175 or 335 with a little more edge to it.

I'm playing out of a 60s silver face Princeton reverb, for those who want to know. "Gritty" is kind of vague, I know. Trying to describe that vintage rustic sound you get out of old vintage guitar, which obviously varies with each different guitar you play...but hopefully you get what I mean.

Are there any websites that sell obscure, vintage guitars? If there's a site like that I think I'd have more luck in finding what I'm looking for, but google has been of no help.

Elderly Instruments and Charlie's Guitar Shop could be good places to look. I'd also check out a guitar show.

For blues/jazz/pop with grit, hmmm?

I think the Malden Karma and some of the Reverends are still in the running. Maybe some others like Parker & Myka.

You might also like what you get out of a more traditional bodied guitar made with non-traditional materials: Nicole makes guitars with corian. James Trussart and Normandy both use aluminum. Those materials might alter the tone just enough...

(Still need a budget: I can recommend axes from $500-20K+...)

Luthiers or bigger customizable guitar companies like Carvin or US Masters have enough options to fit your needs if you have the $$$ and they have an appealing body style. (US Masters would be a bit grittier than Carvin.)

Certain PRS models might sound appealing, but they may not be visually eccentric enough to satisfy.

If you still have interest in Fenders or you don't mind choosing one, check out the Pawn Shop range. I couldn't recommend them more, I got the Mustang a month ago and it's a really sweet guitar. All of them have unique designs. The new Super Sonic they're bringing out might appeal to you, it's got a glitter finish and a reverse body and headstock.

If you still have interest in Fenders or you don't mind choosing one, check out the Pawn Shop range. I couldn't recommend them more, I got the Mustang a month ago and it's a really sweet guitar. All of them have unique designs. The new Super Sonic they're bringing out might appeal to you, it's got a glitter finish and a reverse body and headstock.

DUDE!!! I just checked that thing out the Super Sonic online today. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Hiow do you like your mustang?